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likes rhythmic things that butt up against each other
Joined: Wed January 02, 2013 8:02 pm Posts: 965
Revelator wrote:
Fuzzcharger wrote:
Revelator wrote:
Mark's new album, Somebody's Knocking, due 18 October.
Tracklist (56 minutes!):
1. Disbelief Suspension 2. Letter Never Sent 3. Night Flight To Kabul 4. Dark Disco Jag 5. Gazing From The Shore 6. Stitch It Up 7. Playing Nero 8. Penthouse High 9. Paper Hat 10. Name and Number 11. War Horse 12. Radio Silence 13. She Loved You 14. Two Bells Ringing At Once
I must admit once he hit Phantom Radio I kind of stopped following. It was feeling a bit too much like variations on the same old thing. I think Blues Funeral was his last really excellent album but I hope this is a return to form.
I've still been following him closely, but definitely agree that Phantom Radio and Gargoyle are quite repetitive in places both musically and lyrically. I was actually disappointed to hear that this album would be another trek through his electronic influences as I feel that he's been on autopilot for a little while now. Was hoping for something completely out of left field instead of what could basically be more of the same. That said, he still sounds great and holding out hope for the final product. The new single is okay, nothing spectacular, reminds me of one of the throwaway rocker tunes from Bubblegum like Sideways In Reverse or something.
This is how I feel also. I kind of lost interest after Bubblegum, though I have always preferred his early stuff, The Winding Sheet, Whiskey etc. and haven't paid much attention to his latest output. But what I've heard it all sounds kind of the same. Having said that, I heard this on one of Bourdain's episodes and been listening to it non stop for the past couple of days. Had the chorus been better, this would've been an amazing song:
Joined: Thu November 21, 2013 10:01 pm Posts: 1840
Super bummed, Mark had to cancel his performance at Stones & Dusted this weekend due to a family emergency. Was really looking forward to his set out in the desert.
_________________ I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd.
Anyone got his Sleevenotes book? Got it in the mail yesterday. It’s him talking about his songwriting process and then picks apart like 30 songs or so from throughout his career explaining how and why he wrote them and what they’re about. Goddamn the man has dealt with a lot of death in his life. Can’t wait for his autobiography next year.
This is the content of the book (stolen from another board)
Introduction (4 pages) Writing Songs (3)
The River Rise Riding the Nightingale Last One in the World Resurrection Song Sleep With Me (less than half a page) Skeletal History (less than half a page) Lexington Slow Down Bombed (just the lyrics there, no content/story at all) Strange Religion When Your Number Isn't Up Morning Glory Wine (less than half a page) Mirrored (less than half a page) Revival All Misery/Flowers Another Night Out Ode to Sad Disco Harborview Hospital The Lonely Night (less than half a page) No Bells on Sunday (less than half a page) There is a Serpent Coming I am the Wolf (less than half a page) Torn Red Heart (less than half a page) Staring Down the Street Old Swan With Animals Axis (less than half a page) Song to Manset (less than half a page) Murder in Fugue Penthouse High (less than half a page) Seven Gates
Joined: Tue September 24, 2013 5:56 pm Posts: 46872 Location: In the oatmeal aisle wearing a Shellac shirt
verb_to_trust wrote:
I've talked to Joe several times. He's a good dude. He's just feeling out his whole podcast shtick.
When RNDM disbanded with little fanfare, I wondered what the deal was. Then I read somewhere something about Joseph’s addiction issues, and around the same time Jeff did an interview where he mentioned being grateful he didn’t do too many drugs. I can’t help but think that was part of the dissolution.
I've talked to Joe several times. He's a good dude. He's just feeling out his whole podcast shtick.
When RNDM disbanded with little fanfare, I wondered what the deal was. Then I read somewhere something about Joseph’s addiction issues, and around the same time Jeff did an interview where he mentioned being grateful he didn’t do too many drugs. I can’t help but think that was part of the dissolution.
The last time I saw Joe play he was completely fucked up and it was a horrible show. So that matches up with the timeline. I think he's doing better now. He's like 47 with a 6 pack.
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